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“I told Congressman Pulong, I said to him, maybe you want to run for speaker…he didn’t answer … maybe he’s also thinking about his chances being far-fetched,” Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio said less than a week after elections, she has asked her brother, Rep. Paolo Duterte (Davao City, 1st District), to seek either House speakership or minority leadership at the House of Representatives.
However, Sara said her brother has not responded to either suggestion.
Sara said she proposed alternate move for her brother: “If you don’t win speaker, then take minority leadership…but he hasn’t given answer yet… so I guess he’s still thinking about it.”
The vice president said she has no other preferred candidates for House speaker or Senate president and that no one has approached her seeking endorsement for either position.
She added that Paolo’s only comment was to advise her not to get into conflicts since she had just attended church mass.
Sara’s remarks about House speakership come amid speculation of possible House leadership shakeup in the 20th Congress. This has been denied by allies of House Speaker Martin Romualdez, said he still has numbers to retain supermajority in the lower chamber.
House Deputy Speaker Rep. Jay-Jay Suarez (Quezon, 2nd District) said 240 House members have already signed manifesto of support for Romualdez. “And that number keeps climbing,” he added.
Rift between Duterte and Marcos-Romualdez clan intensified in 2023 after Romualdez led effort to slash her office’s confidential funds.
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P20/kilo rice now available in CSJDM, Bulacan
By J.Lo
First to benefit from rollout of P20-per-kilo rice in Bulacan are people belonging to vulnerable sectors in City of San Jose Del Monte.
Low -cost rice was offered by Kadiwa Center in Barangay Minuyan Proper on Friday. It is expected to be available on weekly basis or every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Kadiwa outlet, managed by the city agriculture office, also sells vegetables, canned goods and other basic commodities at affordable prices.
The P20-per-kilo rice program of the government is limited only to vulnerable groups such as low-income families, senior citizens, solo parents and persons with disabilities, who may purchase five to 10 kilos per week.
Low -cost rice was sourced from warehouse of National Food Authority (NFA) in Valenzuela City.
As this developed, Rhona Talens, acting manager of NFA-Bulacan, said agency has started milling its palay stocks.
Talens said initial of 300,000 bags of palay would be milled by four private rice millers.
Millers will be paid in kind or with rice by-products like rice husk.
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Capucao, Pope’s 1st Pinoy appointee is bishop of Infanta
By J.Lo
Designating Fr. Dave Dean Capucao bishop of Prelature of Infanta in Quezon province is Pope Leo XIV ‘s first appointment for Philippines,
Capucao, 59, will be fourth bishop of Infanta, replacing retired Bishop Bernardino Cortez, who served prelature from January 2015.
The pope accepted resignation of Cortez, turned 75 years old in July 2024.
Upon reaching age of 75 years, bishops are required to offer their resignation as provided under Ecclesiae Sanctae or 1966 apostolic letter of Pope Paul VI.
Capucao was ordained priest on Oct. 3, 1994. He was immediately appointed founding pastor of village parish in Aurora province, where he served for six years.
Capucao was sent to Netherlands in 2000 to study at Catholic University of Nijmegen, now Radboud University, where he obtained master’s degree in intercultural and interreligious theology.
He holds doctorate degree in sacred theology, he obtained from Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium.
From 2002 to 2006, Capucao worked as junior researcher at university’s theology faculty, where he wrote thesis on religion and ethnocentrism. He defended his dissertation in 2009.
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‘Mamimiss kita Inay’, Maymay mourns passing of mom Lorna
By Cynthia Montojo
“Mamimiss kita Inay, mamimiss ko ang taong nagmahal at habang buhay mamahalin ako ng buo,sa’yo ko natutunan ang magmahal nang walang kapalit at habang buhay dala dala ko lahat ng natutunan ko mula sayo.”
Singer-actress Maymay Entrata is mourning the passing of her mother Lorna, who died after two-year battle with cancer.
Maymay confirmed her mother’s passing on social media, posting on Instagram video she took of them walking together in Japan.
In post’s caption, Maymay penned letter to Lorna, calling it great honor to call her her mother and praised Lorna for braving challenges and sacrifices to raise their family.
“Maraming salamat sa iniwan mong kayamanan Inay,..kayamanang hindi galing sa lupa pero kayamanang galing sa pagmahahal ng walang katumbas…mahal na mahal kita Inay ko at wala akong pinagsisihan sa lahat ng sakrpisyo kong makita ka lang maging masaya lagi…hanggang sa muli nating pagkikita mahal kong Inay,” she continued.
The singer-actress then told public to hug and cherish their loved ones while they were still alive.
“O, paramdam nyo kung gaano n’yo sila kamahal, at huwag n’yong sayangin ang kahit isang araw na hindi ipinakikita po ‘yon…sapagkat darating ang araw na ang mga yakap ay alaala na lang, at ang mga salitang hindi nasabi ay magiging bigat sa puso…huwag kayong maghintay ng huli bago magsimulang magmahal nang buo,” Maymay ended.
Maymay revealed Lorna’s cancer diagnosis last month and had been flying frequently to Japan, where her mother was based, to look after her.
She is also looking after her grandmother in Cagayan de Oro currently undergoing dialysis.
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2025 elections final senatorial ranking
By J.Lo
SENATOR
1st
Go, Bong Go (PDPLBN)
26,912,697
Votes
2nd
Aquino, Bam (KNP)
20,895,171
Votes
3rd
Dela Rosa, Bato (PDPLBN)
20,595,325
Votes
4th
Tulfo, Erwin (LAKAS)
17,065,384
Votes
5th
Pangilinan, Kiko (LP)
15,290,525
Votes
6th
Marcoleta, Rodante (IND)
15,140,342
Votes
7th
Lacson, Ping (IND)
15,064,155
Votes
8th
Sotto, Tito (NPC)
14,795,376
Votes
9th
Cayetano, Pia (NP)
14,519,660
Votes
10th
Villar, Camille (NP)
13,578,736
Votes
11th
Lapid, Lito (NPC)
13,333,028
Votes
12th
Marcos, Imee R. (NP)
13,258,708
Votes
Incumbent Sen. Bong Go has emerged as top senatorial bet with over 27 million votes, Commission on Elections (Comelec) has completed its official tally of senatorial race.
In its signed National Certificate of Canvass for May 12 elections, Comelec ranked all 66 senatorial candidates and listed number of votes each received and their percentage from the total number of votes.
Former senator Bam Aquino placed second overall with 20,971,899 votes, closely followed by Sen. Bato Dela Rosa with 20,773,946 votes nearly 200,000 difference.
Top 20 senators based on Comelec’s official results are the following:
Senatorial Race Results – Top 20 (National Certificate of Canvass, May 12, 2025)
Rank
Candidate
Party
Percent
Votes
1
GO, BONG GO
PDPLBN
6.33%
27,121,073
2
AQUINO, BAM
KNP
4.89%
20,971,899
3
DELA ROSA, BATO
PDPLBN
4.85%
20,773,946
4
TULFO, ERWIN
LAKAS
4.00%
17,118,881
5
PANGILINAN, KIKO
LP
3.58%
15,343,229
6
MARCOLETA, RODANTE
IND
3.56%
15,250,723
7
LACSON, PING
IND
3.53%
15,106,111
8
SOTTO, TITO
NPC
3.46%
14,832,996
9
CAYETANO, PIA
NP
3.40%
14,573,430
10
VILLAR, CAMILLE
NP
3.19%
13,651,274
11
LAPID, LITO
NPC
3.13%
13,394,102
12
MARCOS, IMEE
NP
3.11%
13,339,227
13
TULFO, BEN BITAG
IND
2.82%
12,090,090
14
REVILLA, RAMON, JR.
LAKAS
2.81%
12,027,845
15
BINAY, ABBY
NPC
2.76%
11,808,645
16
ABALOS, BENHUR
PFP
2.70%
11,580,520
17
BONDOC, JIMMY
PDPLBN
2.48%
10,615,538
18
PACQUIAO, MANNY PACMAN
PFP
2.43%
10,397,133
19
SALVADOR, PHILLIP IPE
PDPLBN
2.39%
10,241,491
20
BOSITA, COLONEL
IND
2.29%
9,805,903
Rest of the senatorial bets placed with the following vote counts and rankings:
Senatorial Race Results – Rank 21 to 66 (National Certificate of Canvass, May 12, 2025)
Rank
Candidate
Party
Percent
Votes
21
MENDOZA, HEIDI
IND
2.04%
8,759,732
22
REVILLAME, WILLIE WIL
IND
2.00%
8,568,924
23
RODRIGUEZ, ATTY. VIC
IND
1.97%
8,450,668
24
LAMBINO, RAUL
PDPLBN
1.96%
8,383,593
25
TOLENTINO, FRANCIS TOL
PFP
1.80%
7,702,550
26
HINLO, JAYVEE
PDPLBN
1.74%
7,471,704
27
ONG, DOC WILLIE
AKSYON
1.72%
7,371,944
28
HONASAN, GRINGO
RP
1.56%
6,700,772
29
ESPIRITU, LUKE
PLM
1.51%
6,481,413
30
MATA, DOC MARIETES
IND
1.35%
5,789,181
31
QUIBOLOY, APOLLO
IND
1.33%
5,719,041
32
CASIÑO, TEDDY
MKBYN
1.08%
4,648,271
33
BROSAS, ARLENE
MKBYN
1.01%
4,343,773
34
DE GUZMAN, KA LEODY
PLM
0.97%
4,136,899
35
RAMOS, DANILO
MKBYN
0.95%
4,091,257
36
QUERUBIN, ARIEL PORFIRIO
NP
0.92%
3,950,051
37
MAZA, LIZA
MKBYN
0.92%
3,927,784
38
MATULA, ATTY. SONNY
WPP
0.90%
3,865,792
39
ARAMBULO, RONNEL
MKBYN
0.90%
3,846,216
40
CASTRO, TEACHER FRANCE
MKBYN
0.86%
3,670,972
41
DE ALBAN, ATTORNEY ANGELO
IND
0.60%
2,556,983
42
BALLON, ROBERTO
IND
0.56%
2,389,647
43
MARQUEZ, NORMAN
IND
0.27%
1,150,095
44
MARTINEZ, ERIC
IND
0.24%
1,032,201
45
GONZALES, NORBERTO
PDSP
0.23%
990,091
46
ANDAMO, NARS ALYN
MKBYN
0.19%
829,084
47
CAPUYAN, ALLEN
PPP
0.19%
816,437
48
ARELLANO, ERNESTO
KTPNAN
0.19%
801,677
49
ADONIS, JEROME
MKBYN
0.18%
779,868
50
DORINGO, NANAY MIMI
MKBYN
0.17%
744,508
51
ESCOBAL, ARNEL
PM
0.17%
731,453
52
MONTEMAYOR, JOEY
IND
0.16%
671,818
53
AMAD, WILSON
IND
0.14%
618,943
54
VALBUENA, MAR MANIBELA
IND
0.14%
611,432
55
D’ANGELO, DAVID
BUNYOG
0.14%
607,642
56
LEE, MANOY WILBERT
AKSYON
0.14%
587,098
57
GAMBOA, MARC LOUIE
IND
0.13%
571,637
58
LIDASAN, AMIRAH
MKBYN
0.13%
564,948
59
FLORANDA, MODY PISTON
MKBYN
0.13%
554,385
60
SAHIDULLA, NUR-ANA
IND
0.11%
476,855
61
TAPADO, MICHAEL BONGBONG
PM
0.11%
460,662
62
JOSE, RELLY JR.
KBL
0.11%
458,383
63
OLIVAR, JOSE JESSIE
IND
0.10%
448,794
64
MUSTAPHA, SUBAIR
WPP
0.10%
414,027
65
CABONEGRO, ROY
DPP
0.09%
383,534
66
VERCELES, LEANDRO
IND
0.07%
310,562
National Board of Canvassers canvassed 175 certificates of canvass (COCs), including those from overseas. They processed 58 on Tuesday, the first day of canvassing; 101 on Wednesday; and 16 on Thursday.
Poll body said released tally remains subject to auditing, but it has set proclamation of winning senatoriables on Saturday (May 17) afternoon.
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Bato credits victory to ‘protest’ votes
By Nidz Godino
“Wrong move, wrong political move… we showed our resentment for what they did to Tatay Digong on the ballot,” Sen. Ronald dela Rosa in his imminent return to Senate for second term, credited his strong showing in midterm polls to “protest” votes fueled by public anger over arrest and detention of former president Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague.
Dela Rosa said election results reflect public dismay over what he called political misstep by the administration.
He added that he and fellow Duterte ally Sen. Bong Go currently leading senatorial race are grateful for support.
However, Dela Rosa struck conciliatory tone, saying he is open to working with the administration bloc in Senate, despite political tensions.
“To all winners, I hope and pray that if possible, let us stop bickering,” he said.
He further framed past clashes as reactions to Palace’s actions against their group: “we’re just reacting in order to survive.”
Asked about the implications of the Dela Rosa downplayed the administration’s influence to incoming Senate composition on looming impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio,
“They don’t control things… when it comes to Senate, moves are different… we’re like 24 independent republics,” he said.
Hearing about his landslide win as mayor of Davao City, detained older Duterte could not contain his excitement, his lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman said.
“As person totally innocent until proven otherwise, there should be no impediment under law preventing him from exercising or assuming any civic right,” Kaufman said.
It remains unclear what will be the process for Duterte during oath taking, as well as possible work arrangements should he remain in detention when his term begins on June 30.
Despite hailing from one of the most entrenched political families in the country, Vice President Sara Duterte favors anti-political dynasty law, adding she would be most credible person to write law regulating these.
“Precisely, that’s why I’m the biggest and possess solid credibility to speak about political dynasties because I come from political dynasty,” she told reporters in Davao City after casting her vote on Monday.
Her remarks come amid continued public criticism over dominance of political families in Philippine politics ,her own included.
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“If that happens, this will be fastest in our history that we are able to proclaim winning senatorial candidates, and then party-list winners,” Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia said “so hopefully our canvassing will continue as scheduled today.”
Winners of 2025 senatorial race may be proclaimed by Saturday (May 17) as long as remaining certificates of canvass are transmitted on time, according to Comelec.
Garcia said poll body hopes to complete canvassing of 16 remaining COCs today.
If all goes according to plan, Garcia said they would be able to proclaim winning senatorial candidates by Saturday afternoon, with winning party-lists to follow on Monday.
Poll body has processed 159 out of 175 COCs as of Thursday, second day of its canvassing. Midterm polls were held on Monday, May 12.
All COCs from local polling posts have already been received as of Wednesday, Garcia said, but three COCs overseas are still pending transmission.
Garcia explained precinct in Moscow still needs to send their results to Qatar, while Milan needs to transmit theirs through Kuwait due to technical issues.
Garcia said they are coordinating with embassies and consulates to ensure all remaining COCs were sent by 3 in the afternoon Thursday.
Elections on Monday saw turnout of more than 55 million at least 81.65% of all registered voters. This is highest voter turnout so far for midterm election in Comelec’s history.
Polls held halfway into Marcos administration will determine 12 new senators and over 300 new lawmakers at House of Representatives, alongside local government positions.
Election day itself was marred by technical issues and delays across multiple voting precincts.
National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL), accredited citizens’ arm of Comelec, documented several issues during election day, including malfunctioning vote-counting machines (VCMs), overcrowding and breaches in ballot secrecy.
NAMFREL observers reported approximately one-fourth of volunteers witnessed problems with automated vote-counting machines, including printing jams, machines erroneously flagging properly filled ballots as invalid and ballots being rejected due to stray marks or folds.
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Moment of truth winning senators may be proclaimed Friday
By J.Lo
“Today, we may be able to receive 80 to 85 percent of all COCs…we are expecting 175 COCs…hopefully, we would be able to finish our canvassing until Wednesday morning, at least,” Commission on Elections, sitting as National Board of Canvassers (NBOC), hopes to proclaim 12 winning senators by Friday at earliest, Comelec Chairman George Garcia said.
As of 4 in the afternoon yesterday, NBOC had canvassed 13 of the 30 Certificates OCs it received from different urbanized cities, provinces, and Philippine posts abroad.
NBOC reconvened to start official canvassing of results of senatorial and party-list elections. COCs from local absentee voting, Baguio City, and the Province of Ifugao were among first canvassed.
Garcia said NBOC will be canvassing total of 175 COCs before winning senators and party-list groups can be proclaimed.
Garcia said proclamation may also include senators and party-list congressmen who won in May 12 midterm elections.
“We are doing separate proclamation because it is ceremony…we are giving them honor, to winners because it is their moment,” he said.
Garcia said Comelec cannot yet give total voter turnout for this year’s elections because they can only see it in canvass report.
According to the poll chief, total voting population in 2022 presidential elections was 66 million, while for 2025, it is 68,438,965.
“By 2028 elections, our voting population will be at 70 to 71 million,” Garcia said.
As of yesterday afternoon, election watchdog Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting had received almost 98 percent of votes for midterm elections, with over 90,000 precincts counted.
PPCRV spokesperson Ana de Villa Singson said this resolved “significant discrepancy” it earlier flagged between data accessible to them and figures reflected on Comelec public access website in terms of election return receipt.
She said that as of 3:16 p.m. yesterday, PPCRV had already received 97.28 percent of votes, with total of 91,083 precincts counted.
Singson said PPCRV is still waiting for 2.72 percent of election results to be transmitted, but noted that this will come in “trickles already” and no movement among winning bets are expected.
In zeroing in on transmission data, Singson said in Bangsamoro region, only 73.55 percent of precincts have transmitted their results while overseas absentee voting is still at 89.26 percent.
Meanwhile, in Region XI, 94.86 percent of precincts have transmitted their results.
“Aside from these three, all regions transmitted above 95 percent already,” Singson said.
However, they could not yet verify if there was manipulation in data, following speculations raised due to delay in data transmission.
Singson said this would be determined in random manual audit, already started, and unofficial parallel count PPCRV will conduct.
PPCRV said discrepancy in data was due to “long processing time” and difference of data formats each of stakeholders with access to transparency servers receives.
“Comelec gets data in different format than we do… data on their server is immediately human readable… our data, on the other hand is machine readable, needs to be converted into format understandable by everyone,” Singson said.
PPCRV and fellow poll watchdog National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections previously sought explanation from Comelec on “delayed and incomplete transmission” of election results from automated counting machines, spurring doubts on authenticity of 2025 poll results.
PPCRV earlier noted that as of yesterday morning, Comelec dashboard was already showing around 98.75 percent transmission, but results file PPCRV received only accounts for 79.9 percent of election returns.
“Where’s 18 percent that we’re not seeing… I’m sure there’s explanation…given leadership and transparency Comelec has shown so far, thus far we have faith and we have strong hope that they’re going to explain that to us,” Singson said in press conference.
Singson also explained PPCRV encountered technical issues on evening of May 12, resulted in delayed release of its election data reports.
She said that when they received initial data from Comelec in different file formats, they observed “discrepancies” between its internal count and publicly reported figures by other transparency server receiving parties, prompting them to hold off from publishing results.
PPCRV co-IT director William Yu said after filtering “duplicates” from data, it was then that watchdog group’s data matched initial tallies.
Sen. Bong Go, emerged as top candidate in initial count of 2025 midterm senatorial elections, vowed to continue his mandate with utmost humility, hard work, and compassionate brand of public service.
Speaking across multiple media platforms following release of partial and unofficial results, Go reaffirmed his mission to serve without fanfare.
“My personal assessment is that Filipinos just want whomever they chose to just do their job. ..maybe they just don’t want trouble… just want their chosen leaders to work, so maybe, this is message that we should all buckle down to work…let’s get down to business, that’s what Filipinos expect of us to do our mandate. .. we are here to work and service our countrymen”, Go said.
As of May 13, partial results showed Go as frontrunner in 2025 senatorial race, despite what he described as most difficult campaign of his political life.
“There are about 20 percent of electorate that don’t want trouble…they want their chosen leaders to just perform their duty.”
He admitted grueling nature of campaign.
Meanwhile, Sen. Joel Villanueva congratulated in advance incoming 12 senators, advising them to brush up on their new duties in upper chamber.
“Our job is no joke, because we are not just legislators…we also work doubly hard as both lawmaker and judge,” Villanueva said after casting his vote at Bunlo Elementary School in Bocaue, Bulacan on Monday.
Villanueva was referring to senators’ role as members of impeachment court.
In upcoming 20th Congress, Senate, when it resumes session, will start tackling impeachment complaint filed against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio over her alleged misuse of confidential funds.
Former ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo, one of the anticipated senator-elects, vowed to work with members of Senate regardless of political affiliation.
“What the Filipino needs to see is collaborating crop of senators and public officials, so my first order of business once officially elected to Senate is I will talk to both sides,” he said in statement.
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“Filipinos elected leaders who will listen and act on inflation, on jobs, on corruption and on everyday burdens they carry… issues we must face head-on,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in Facebook post with administration candidates unable to sweep elections, he expressed his gratitude to all who took part in Monday’s midterm polls, and urged newly elected officials to “move forward together” to address challenges facing the nation.
Marcos reminded Filipinos elections are both “ celebration of continuity” and “ call to act on real challenges our people face.”
Marcos stressed that governance is shared responsibility and mission that requires unity and burden sharing for common good.
“To the newly elected, regardless of party or coalition, I extend my hand…let us move forward together with open minds and common purpose,” he said.
The President also shared quote from his late father, former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.: “If we are to prevail, we must prevail as Filipinos for it is the only way to endure. If we are to attain our goals, we must march forward, not to the past but to the future. And we must do this as one family, nation united.”
At the same time, Marcos thanked those who voted for senatorial candidates of the administration ticket Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas.
Based on partial and unofficial election results, Alyansa candidates who entered so-called Magic 12 were former social welfare secretary Erwin Tulfo, former senator Panfilo Lacson, former Senate president Vicente Sotto III, Sen. Pia Cayetano, Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar and Sen. Lito Lapid.
Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr., Makati Mayor Abby Binay, former interior and local government secretary Benhur Abalos, and former senator Manny Pacquiao were in 14th, 15th, 16th and 18th spots, respectively.
For his message to candidates who were not so fortunate, Marcos said their courage to stand for public service is deeply respected.
He also noted Philippine democracy has once again renewed itself peacefully, orderly and with dignity.
“May God bless our leaders, our people and our beloved Philippines,” the President said.
Despite five of their party’s senatorial candidates entering Magic 12, Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio was clearly expecting different scenario.
“I acknowledge results of election and express my deep gratitude to all supporters who stood with us throughout this journey, while outcome was not what we had hoped for, our commitment to the people remains unwavering,” Duterte said.
Based on the partial and unofficial results, five candidates of “DuterTen” slate, including late inclusions Villar and Sen. Imee Marcos, made it to the Top 12 candidates. Despite being adopted by Duterte-led Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), Villar has not been officially dropped by Alyansa.
Only three were from original PDP-Laban ten-member slate: reelectionist Senators Bong Go and Ronald dela Rosa, currently at first and third place, respectively; and Sagip party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta.
While Duterte’s tone signaled disappointment, political observers noted that the Vice President has reasons to be satisfied as several term-holdover allies are still in Senate.
Five new seats are especially critical as chamber is expected to deliberate on impeachment complaint against her later this year.
Though full slate didn’t make it, Duterte used the moment to call for formation of “powerful and principled opposition.”
“We will continue to hold government accountable, advocate for issues that matter, and work tirelessly to serve as strong and constructive opposition,” she said.
Duterte’s message underscored her intent to leverage outcome not as defeat, but as foothold.
“This is not the end it’s renewed beginning…we invite all citizens regardless of background or past affiliation to join us in building powerful and principled opposition,” Together, we can shape a future that is fair, inclusive, and just. ..stand with us she added.
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10 dead, 15 injured in Election Day violence
By J.Lo
“Very peaceful…our arrests are continuous. ..like I said, those who will instigate chaos will be removed and we want arrests,” Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Marbil told reporters on sidelines of his inspection at Quezon City Police District at least 10 people were killed and 15 were injured yesterday as violence erupted in parts of the country during midterm elections.
Despite cases of violence on election day, Marbil said electoral exercise was relatively peaceful, he attributed to massive deployment of security forces across the country.
In Bayang town in Lanao del Sur, unidentified assailants gunned down Afganie Balt Taha, who was running for councilor in the municipality, as well as his brother Walid, chairman of Barangay Sumbag, also in Bayang.
According to police, two were on their way to polling precinct at Mauyag Papandayan National High School in Brgy. Rinabor when they were ambushed.
Victims, who were declared dead on arrival at hospital, hail from big Maranao clan locked in intense political rivalry in the province.
In Negros Occidental, two people were killed while seven others were injured after shooting incident around 7 in the morning at Sitio Ipil Ipil in Brgy. Mambulac, Silay City.
Police identified one of the assailants as Arnie Benedicto, barangay chairman of Lantad in Silay City.
Victims Albert Salimbot and Ronnie Piedad died on the spot, while seven others sustained injuries.
Silay City Mayor Joedith Gallego said victims were his volunteer watchers.
“We assure community that justice will be served…our teams are on the ground and fully engaged…we urge residents to remain calm, cooperate with authorities and report any information that may aid in immediate capture of suspects,” Police Regional Office Negros Island Region Director Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay said.
In Dinas town in Zamboanga del Sur, political supporter identified only as Samsodin was killed during shootout between two political rivals past midnight yesterday.
Meanwhile, his male companion was injured during firefight at Purok 3 in Brgy. Guinicolalay.
Police recovered abandoned Toyota Hilux pickup truck, 19 empty shells of 5.56mm ammunition, seven empty shells of caliber .45 pistol, assault rifle and sling bag containing P12,670 and sample ballot.
In the island town of Hadji Muhtamad in Basilan, three persons, including poll watcher, were killed while two others were injured during alleged maritime ambush off Sangbay Big Island.
According to former mayor Hadji Jamar Mansul, running for reelection, what transpired was not “encounter” but an ambush because they were unarmed, contrary to police claims.
Mansul, who was aboard his speedboat at the time, said he just landed in Sangbay with 15 supporters and relatives when they heard gunfire at sea.
Killed in the incident were Murasidul Kidong Abdurahman, poll watcher, and Samier Allil Jamiri and Ben Bakil, supporters and relatives of Mansul.
As per survivors, the attackers were onboard two speedboats.
Also in Basilan, supporters of rival factions clashed, leaving two dead and three wounded in Brgy. Suligan, Tapiantana Island in Tabuan-Lasa town.
Municipal police identified fatalities as Uni Muhammad and Simbid Ambutong.
In Port Holland Central School in Brgy. Port Holland, Maluso, Basilan, watchers from political camp threatened to kill reporters covering elections.
“We have our own policy here and you media are just bringing trouble,” one of the watchers said.
“If you insist on taking photos, I will kill you,” another remarked.
Still in Basilan, supporters of incumbent mayor in Albarka town and those of his rival figured in brawl, interrupting voting proceedings in Brgy. Magkawa.
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